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‘Awakenings’ Movie Questions
1. Describe the symptoms of the character “Lenny” in childhood as well as adulthood.
2. What various stimuli make the patients react? (i.e., what reaches them?)
3. The EEG indicates what about Lenny?
4. Dr. Sayer uses an unusual technique to assess his patients. What is it?
5. What are the various psychological reactions that the patients have to their
“awakenings”?
6. What ethical questions are raised in this movie regarding treatment? What is your
opinion?
7. Describe the proper and improper psychological protocol that was illustrated in the
movie.